University of Reading Rankings of University of Reading

The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.

About University of Reading

PROS

  • For the Whiteknights campus, students most often praise the vibrant and active student community. One reason for this is that it’s home to some of the UK’s most developed student clubs.
  • Greenlands campus hosts the Henley Business School, one of the best schools in Europe. Students enjoy this campus for its fitness center, cafeteria, and conference center.
  • Ranked in the top 250 in the world according to QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education, which helps students when applying for high -level job positions.

CONS

  • The university has been criticised for not renovating old buildings, but instead building new ones.
Latest ranking updates for University of Reading
  • 01 Jan, 2023: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities update. University of Reading achieves place 352.
  • 28 Nov, 2022: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Ranking position #508.
  • 16 Nov, 2022: Publication of THE World Reputation Rankings. Ranking position #176.
  • 26 Oct, 2022: Publication of THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics). Ranking position #101.
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Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Highest subject rankings for University of Reading

Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#6 
Design
Physical Sciences URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
#8 
Natural Sciences
Archaeology CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#9 
Social Studies & Humanities
Food Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#9 
Agriculture
Building CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#9 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#9 
Education
Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#11 
Arts Visual & Performing
Italian CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#14 
Languages & Literature
Health Professions The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#14 
Medicine & Health
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#19 
Business

University rankings

    • #24 
    • #30 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #46 
    • #61 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #31 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #23 
    • #198 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 12 October, 2022]
    • #23 
    • #229 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 08 June, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #251 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #21 
    • #176 
    THE World Reputation Rankings
    [Published 16 November, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #333 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #24 
    • #301 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2022]
    • #27 
    • #623 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #28 
    • #327 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 04 April, 2022]
    • #19 
    • #245 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #408 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 02 August, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #508 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #188 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 04 March, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #126 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 16 September, 2021]
    • #18 
    • #167 
    RUR Research Performance Ranking
    [Published 16 September, 2020]
    • #49 
    • #309 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #26 
    • #179 
    NTU Europe
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #26 
    • #352 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 01 January, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #101 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Times Higher Education
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #28 
    • #221 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #20 
    THE University Impact Rankings - No Poverty (SDG1)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #23 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Zero Hunger (SDG2)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #201 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Good Health and Well-Being (SDG3)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #201 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Quality Education (SDG4)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #23 
    • #101 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Gender Equality (SDG5)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #101 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG6)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #20 
    • #101 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG7)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #39 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG8)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #301 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG9)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #31 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Reducing Inequalities (SDG10)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #20 
    • #101 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG11)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #7 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG12)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #33 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Climate Action (SDG13)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #201 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Life Below Water (SDG14)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #48 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Life On Land (SDG15)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #22 
    • #101 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG16)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #201 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Partnerships for the Goals (SDG17)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #22 
    • #171 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #2 
    • #68 
    Agricultural Sciences
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #9 
    • #151 
    Agricultural Sciences
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #3 
    • #46 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #7 
    • #9 
    Agriculture & Forestry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #11 
    Agriculture & Forestry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #7 
    • #9 
    Food Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #11 
    • #15 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #39 
    • #48 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #7 
    • #9 
    Building
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #9 
    • #11 
    Art & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #23 
    • #151 
    Art & Design
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #101 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #10 
    • #11 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #22 
    • #27 
    Drama, Dance & Cinematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Business

    • #19 
    • #101 
    Accounting & Finance
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #23 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #24 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #137 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #16 
    • #20 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #23 
    • #151 
    Business & Management Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #17 
    • #101 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #118 
    Economics & Business
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #26 
    • #201 
    Management
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #15 
    • #19 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Computer Science

    • #30 
    • #40 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #39 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #451 
    Computer Science
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #41 
    • #601 
    Computer Science & Information Systems
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #38 
    • #879 
    Technology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]

Design

    • #4 
    • #6 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Education

    • #8 
    • #9 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #7 
    • #11 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #94 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #237 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #25 
    • #301 
    Education
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]

Engineering

    • #19 
    • #28 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #20 
    • #218 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #24 
    • #561 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #28 
    • #451 
    Engineering - Electrical & Electronic
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #176 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]

Languages & Literature

    • #30 
    • #39 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #33 
    • #40 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #101 
    English Language & Literature
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #20 
    • #22 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #16 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #20 
    Iberian Languages
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #14 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #15 
    • #19 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #101 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #23 
    • #251 
    Modern Langugages
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]

Law

    • #35 
    • #46 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #39 
    • #52 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #37 
    • #201 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

Mathematics

    • #23 
    • #30 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #27 
    • #35 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #27 
    • #401 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]

Medicine & Health

    • #36 
    • #401 
    Clinical Medicine
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #31 
    • #451 
    Clinical Medicine
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #10 
    • #14 
    Health Professions
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #20 
    Pharmacology & Pharmacy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #301 
    Public Health
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]

Natural Sciences

    • #43 
    • #58 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #351 
    Biological Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #33 
    • #401 
    Biological Sciences
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #33 
    • #421 
    Biological Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #53 
    • #69 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #36 
    • #45 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #42 
    • #51 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #401 
    Chemistry
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #21 
    • #401 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #7 
    • #30 
    Earth & Marine Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #61 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #10 
    • #142 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #26 
    • #33 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #8 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #19 
    • #30 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #7 
    • #81 
    Physical Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #112 
    • #878 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #14 
    • #16 
    Anthropology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #164 
    Anthropology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #8 
    • #9 
    Archaeology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #51 
    Archaeology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #29 
    • #40 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #37 
    • #48 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #23 
    • #151 
    Economics
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #27 
    • #201 
    Economics & Econometrics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #34 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #101 
    Geography
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #25 
    • #151 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #33 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #31 
    • #37 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #43 
    • #51 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #151 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #22 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #33 
    • #38 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #32 
    • #40 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #41 
    • #48 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #19 
    • #24 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #63 
    • #81 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #24 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #176 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #27 
    • #286 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #35 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #29 
    • #151 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #267 
    Social Sciences
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects

Student Reviews for University of Reading

Student satisfaction:
4.4 (based on 340 student reviews)

“The campus grounds are large, with an impressive variety of plant life and sports facilities. The staff are highly professional and knowledgeable, while the students are friendly and supportive. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Reading to anybody.”

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StuDocu Student Reviews

StuDocu has published the StuDocu World University Ranking, which is entirely based on student reviews. Over 100.000 students have reviewed over 1500 universities worldwide. University of Reading is ranked in position 242 for Europe. Below you can find the 16 sub-ratings of University of Reading in comparison to the averages among all universities in England UK. For illustrative purposes we have transferred the original 10 point scale into a 5 star scale.

Studies
Overall score
4.1
Quality of Courses/Teaching
4
Employer Recruiting & Career Services
3.7
Financial Aid
3.7
Studying Remotely
3.8
Feeling of Inclusivity
4.1
Leisure
Quality of Life
4.1
Student Clubs/Associations
3.9
Sports Culture
4.1
Dating Scene
3.5
Campus
Common Areas & Sports Facilities
4.1
Safety on Campus
4.1
Location
4.4
Accessibility for Disabled Students
3.8
Food on Campus
3.7
Housing
3.7
Source: StuDocu World University Ranking 2020

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Reading for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction: 80 (1089 respondents)

Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 184 students of University of Reading participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Reading in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 79.3

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Reading

  Course
1 Ancient History and Archaeology - BA 100/100 (8 student reviews)
2 Ancient History and Archaeology with Professional Placement - BA 100/100 (8 student reviews)
3 Archaeology - BA 100/100 (8 student reviews)
4 Archaeology with Professional Placement - BA 100/100 (8 student reviews)
5 Archaeology and Anthropology - BA 100/100 (8 student reviews)
6 Archaeology and Anthropology with Professional Placement - BA 100/100 (8 student reviews)
7 Archaeology and History - BA 100/100 (8 student reviews)
8 Archaeology and History with Professional Placement - BA 100/100 (8 student reviews)
9 Museum Studies and Archaeology - BA 100/100 (8 student reviews)
10 Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year - BA 100/100 (8 student reviews)
Source: STUDENT REVIEWS - NSS student review 2020 data

TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of University of Reading

  Course Median Salary (15 months after graduation)
1 Pharmacology - BSc £32,000.00
2 Pharmacy - MPharm £32,000.00
3 Business and Management (Data Analytics and Digital Business) with Placement Year - BSc £30,000.00
4 Mathematics with Computer Science - BSc £30,000.00
5 Computer Science with Industrial Year - BSc £30,000.00
6 Business and Management (Data Analytics and Digital Business) with Year Abroad - BSc £30,000.00
7 Business and Management (Data Analytics and Digital Business) - BSc £30,000.00
8 Computer Science - BSc £30,000.00
9 Finance (Investments) - BSc £28,000.00
10 Investment and Finance in Property - BSc £28,000.00
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO)

Student composition of University of Reading

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
12230
postgraduates:
4090
Total:
16320
Students by subject Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
Business and Management:
3620
Psychology:
1355
Biosciences:
1235
architecture, building and planning:
1050
education and teaching:
1040
Law:
1030
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
755
agriculture, food and related studies:
740
geography, earth and environmental studies:
720
Economics:
640
English Studies:
565
Politics:
465
languages and area studies :
420
Creative Arts and Design:
380
Performing Arts:
380
Computing:
370
Mathematical Sciences:
355
history of art, architecture and design:
300
Chemistry:
290
engineering (non-specific):
280
Philosophy:
205
Archaeology:
160
Classics:
75
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
China:
985
Cyprus (European Union):
375
Saudi Arabia:
200
Malaysia:
180
Nigeria:
180
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
170
Greece:
140
India:
120
Italy:
90
USA:
80
United Arab Emirates:
75
Germany:
70
Bulgaria:
65
France:
65
Thailand:
60
Oman:
60
Turkey:
50
Spain:
50
Jordan:
45
Kenya:
40
Bahrain:
40
Ireland:
40
Russia:
40
Switzerland:
40
Kuwait:
35
Ghana:
35
Singapore:
30
Mauritius:
30
Iran:
30
Bangladesh:
25
Canada:
25
Gibraltar:
25
Netherlands:
25
Brunei:
25
Belgium:
25
Lebanon:
20
Philippines:
20
Indonesia:
20
Romania:
20
South Korea:
20
Japan:
15
Portugal:
15
Pakistan:
15
Zambia:
15
Egypt:
15
South Africa:
15
Czech Republic:
10
Ukraine:
10
Kazakhstan:
10
Brazil:
10
Vietnam:
10
Taiwan:
10
Austria:
10
Denmark:
10
Slovakia:
10
Uganda:
10
Botswana:
10
Sweden:
10
Zimbabwe:
10
Tanzania:
10
Qatar:
10
Lithuania:
10
Algeria:
10
Finland:
10
Libya:
10
Poland:
10
Iraq:
5
Colombia:
5
Israel:
5
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
5
Bermuda:
5
Mexico:
5
Trinidad and Tobago:
5
Argentina:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Barbados:
5
Norway:
5
Australia:
5
Gambia, The:
5
Serbia:
5
Canary Islands:
5
Croatia:
5
Hungary:
5
Latvia:
5
Luxembourg:
5
Slovenia:
5
Cameroon:
5
Malawi:
5
Turkmenistan:
5
Morocco:
5
Senegal:
5
Sudan:
5
Bhutan:
5
Cambodia:
5
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Maldives:
5
Nepal:
5
Sri Lanka:
5
Peru:
5
Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022

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Institution type:
Public
Facilities:
Library, sports facilities
Foundation year:
1892
students:
17805
undergraduates:
12585
postgraduates:
5215
adminstrative staff:
1860
academic staff:
1500
Telephone:
+44 118 987 5123
Address:
Whiteknights Campus, PO Box 217
RG6 6AH, Reading
England UK
Website:
https://www.reading.ac.uk
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